Gregory Isaacs – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death
The reggae singer Gregory Isaacs passed away at age 59, this age of death has to be considered premature. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Gregory Isaacs and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Known as The Cool Ruler, he sang hundreds of Jamaican dancehall classics like “My Only Lover” and appeared on more than five hundred albums.
A mainstay of Jamaican talent contests of the late 1960s, he was nevertheless unsuccessful in his first few releases.
Despite his popularity, a cocaine possession charge kept him out of North America for much of his career.
How did Gregory Isaacs die?
Gregory Isaacs' death was caused by lung cancer.
Isaacs died of lung cancer on 25 October 2010 at his home in Harrow Weald, London.
Cause of death | Lung Cancer |
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Age of death | 59 years |
Profession | Reggae Singer |
Birthday | July 15, 1951 |
Death date | October 25, 2010 |
Place of death | London, United Kingdom |
Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes by Gregory Isaacs
"Bob Marley was one of my favourite artists. He sang politically conscious lyrics, yet he sang love songs, too."
Gregory Isaacs
"When people hear the name Gregory Isaacs, I want dem to think of 'Night Nurse' and 'Red Rose For Gregory' and 'The Cool Ruler.' I love it when somebody comes up to me and say, 'I love your songs.'"
Gregory Isaacs
"If I produce myself, I'm gonna exploit no one - just myself."
Gregory Isaacs
"Since I was growing up, I liked love songs - Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke. That was the kind of songs getting the girls dancing."
Gregory Isaacs
"Look at me as a man who performed works musically. Who uplift people who need upliftment, mentally, physically, economically - all forms. Who told the people to live with love 'cause only love can conquer war, and to understand themselves so that they can understand others."
Gregory Isaacs